Women Summit Mountains: Guided Mt. Shavano Summit & Camping Trip
Camp below treeline, then work toward your first (or fifth) 14er with a crew of women beside you, and plenty of learning and encouragement along the way.
Previous hiking experience strongly encouraged
- Alpine-start strategy and pacing at altitude
- Reading weather above treeline
- Fueling and hydrating for a summit day
- Knowing when to keep going and when to turn around
A big day with real elevation and an early start, but no technical scrambling. Built for a reasonably fit first-timer with guided pacing and a whole crew behind you.
- Day 1Meet at camp near the Mt. Shavano trailhead in the early evening, set up and share a family dinner with your new trail crew. We gear up, go over the plan and safety, then turn in early.
- Day 2A pre-dawn wake-up and breakfast, then we start up the trail in the dark. We aim to reach the summit by mid-morning and have lunch on top if the weather allows, then head down and celebrate back at the cars in the early afternoon before packing up camp.
A general outline, not a schedule. Pace and timing flex with the group and the weather, and we take as many breaks as we need. You will get a detailed itinerary and packing list before the trip.
Unsure about anything? Ask our team before you book. We are happy to help you prepare.
“Shelby created an unforgettable, meaningful experience for us. As novice hikers, we reached the summit of Mt. Princeton and gained knowledge about safety, navigation, wildlife, and smart hiking techniques.”
“We had an absolutely incredible experience with Ground Up Adventures, all thanks to our amazing guide, Shelby Mann! After a few failed attempts to summit a 14er on our own, my husband and I decided we needed some expert help, and Shelby was the perfect choice.”
Cancellation & Refund Policy
Your deposit is 50% of the total trip price and is nonrefundable. The remaining balance is due the day before your trip.
If you cancel 15 or more calendar days before your trip, you are eligible for a refund of everything you have paid above the deposit.
If you cancel 8–14 calendar days before your trip, you are eligible for the smaller of 50% of the total trip price or the amount you have paid above the deposit.
If you cancel 7 calendar days or fewer before your trip, no refund is available. If you have paid only the deposit, there is no refundable amount.
For an eligible refund, we deduct only the actual card-processing fee retained by Stripe that is proportional to the refundable balance amount. We exclude fees on the deposit, add no administrative fee, and round the fee deduction down in your favor. A refund cannot be less than $0.
Contact Shelby to request a cancellation. Cancellation timing uses calendar days in Denver time. Shelby handles cancellations and refunds manually, and eligible refunds are processed within 7–10 business days of your cancellation request.
For an existing booking, the policy you accepted at checkout and received in your confirmation email applies.
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